More than 4,500 passenger experience professionals attended World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg last month, including representatives from more than 165 airlines. The show organisers look back at how the wide range of exhibitors and participants created a dynamic ecosystem that will shape tomorrow’s passenger journey
Starlink’s LEO in-flight connectivity (IFC) service is set to grow the number of connected aircraft it serves from a few hundred today, to more than 10,000 by the end of 2034, according to David Whelan, senior analyst at Valour Consultancy
The latest industry data from ADS highlights soaring orders, growing demand for both single-aisle and wide-body aircraft, and a record aircraft order backlog
Airline CEOs, procurement leaders, engineers and passenger experience specialists from across the globe converged at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), making it clear that innovative, novel cabin solutions are central to how commercial airlines compete for and connect with passengers
SELL: There will be nearly 30,000 IFC terminals in business aviation by 2033, with 25% being for high-speed LEO, according to Summer Staninski from Valour Consultancy
Drawing on analysis of over 55,000 articles, 1 million social posts, and passenger perceptions across 8 countries, a study conducted by AIX and Carma pinpoints ‘Products and Services’ as a major influence on airline reputation – directly highlighting the crucial role of the airline cabin experience. The report dives into the importance of key factors like sustainability and accessibility, to create valuable data for understanding how aircraft interior choices and service innovations can impact brand perception in this competitive market
The move this week by China to block further Boeing deliveries to its airlines adds to the ongoing tension that has been increasing for many years. Dr Stuart Hatcher, chief economist at IBA, considers today’s situation and potential developments
The latest commercial aircraft data from ADS highlights a two-thirds increase in February aircraft orders, and the highest number of February deliveries since 2019. The stable aircraft backlog reflects the strength of the aviation industry to deliver
The move towards creating a truly inclusive aircraft cabin environment for neurodiverse individuals and those with invisible disabilities hinges on stakeholders from all sides of the industry coming together to acknowledge the challenges being faced, and taking actionable steps to drive change
Gaps are opening in the aircraft manufacturing industry as Boeing and Airbus get stuck on the tarmac, a new AAM rulebook opens the door for eVTOLs to take off in a big way, and industrial AI gets serious for MROs. Demand and profitability in commercial air transport is set to return to 2019 levels in 2025, and the commercial aviation industry can look ahead to a year full of opportunities
